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Southern California News Group watchdog reporter 🌴 Prior journalism in Virginia, Egypt & Bosnia 🌴 Ut Prosim 🌴 byarbrough@scng.com

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12-year-old soccer player from Highland dies after collapse Adriel Enriquez collapsed after soccer practice Feb. 26 and died on the way to the hospital.

12-year-old soccer player from Highland dies after collapse.

My story in the @sbsun.bsky.social:

06.03.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. won’t rule out sending ground troops into Iran The Pentagon is bracing for more casualties as it wages a massive campaign to eliminate Tehran’s arsenal but acknowledged that U.S. forces cannot intercept all incoming fire.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would not rule out the possibility that American ground troops will be sent into Iran or articulate what the Trump administration’s exit strategy will be as the Pentagon wages a massive campaign to eliminate Tehran’s arsenal.

02.03.2026 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 34    πŸ“Œ 13

Look, I think I should be able to speak Spanish, too, but you should probably just stick to sending me press releases in English.

02.03.2026 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

YOU CANNOT GRIND THE BONES OF YOUR ENEMIES INTO DUST TOMORROW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE YOUR MEDICATIONS.

02.03.2026 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mail ballots going out for Ontario’s special election on two hospitality industry measures Measures V and W are on the ballot for the March 24 election.

Mail ballots going out for Ontario’s special election on two hospitality industry measures.

My story in the @dailybulletin.bsky.social:

02.03.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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140-bed San Bernardino homeless shelter expected to open in March The $35 million project is one of two navigation centers opening in the city this year.

140-bed San Bernardino homeless shelter expected to open in March.

My story, in the @sbsun.bsky.social: buff.ly/970ryFC

27.02.2026 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A New PAC Wants to Counter Israel’s Influence. It Also Welcomes Hitler Apologists. AZAPAC's Michael Rectenwald wants to fight pro-Israel interests in politics. He's courted Nick Fuentes and endorsed white nationalists.

NEW: you've likely hear of AIPAC, but have you heard of AZAPACβ€”the Anti-Zionist America PAC? The group is taking on the pro-Israel lobby, but has also invited support from far-right Hitler apologists and Holocaust deniers. ✍🏽 My latest for @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2026/02/19/i...

19.02.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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San Bernardino County opens investigation into county auditor-controller/treasurer/tax collector Mason, who handles the county’s multi-billion investment portfolio, also owns a financial services firm that advises clients on their investments.

San Bernardino County opens investigation into county auditor-controller/treasurer/tax collector.

My story in the @sbsun.bsky.social. This is a developing story. Gift link:

25.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advocates plan next steps after Riverside’s rejection of homeless housing project The Riverside City Council voted in January to not accept $20 million in state dollars to create 114 apartments for homeless residents.

Advocates plan next steps after Riverside’s rejection of homeless housing project.

My story in the @pressenterprise.bsky.social:

23.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After a warm winter, San Bernardino County mountain resorts now blanketed in snow Skiers and snowboarders have already returned to Big Bear area and Wrightwood resorts.

After a warm winter, San Bernardino County mountain resorts now blanketed in snow.

My story in the @sbsun.bsky.social: buff.ly/OILM5XX

20.02.2026 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a neon sign that says " all you can eat " on it Alt: Animated neon sign that says " all you can eat " on it, while a fisherman catches fish and throws them directly into a fat man’s mouth.

Every restaurant during Lent:

18.02.2026 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do student walkouts affect school district funding? California is one of six states that fund public schools based on how many students attend classes on an average day.

Do student walkouts affect school district funding?

A short explainer by me in the @pressenterprise.bsky.social:

17.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anti-ICE walkouts pit students’ free speech against safety in the Inland Empire Educators want to let youths protest, but worry about what could happen if they leave campus.

Anti-ICE walkouts pit students’ free speech against safety in the Inland Empire.

@pressenterprise.bsky.social story by @byallysonrae.bsky.social and @jordandarling32.bsky.social, with a little help from me:

16.02.2026 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Robert Duvall, the legendary character actor who specialized in playing rugged, complicated men, has died. He was 95. πŸ•ŠοΈ

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Friends of Big Bear Valley executive director Sandy Steers dies Steers, 73, was one of the founders of Friends of Big Bear Valley, which has operated a bald eagle webcam since 2015.

Friends of Big Bear Valley executive director Sandy Steers dies. The organization is best known for its bald eagle cameras that are watched around the world.

My story in the @sbsun.bsky.social. Gift link:

13.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Crews stop fire at former F.W. Woolworth store in downtown San Bernardino The fire in the vacant building at 4th and E Streets broke out just before 1 p.m.

Crews stop fire at former F.W. Woolworth store in downtown San Bernardino.

@sbsun.bsky.social story by @sierravanderbrug.bsky.social and Brian Rokos, with a micro-assist by me:

11.02.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Border Patrol uninvited from Chino Hills job fair, San Bernardino County says The agency was told they would not be included in Wednesday’s event after outcry from local community groups.

Border Patrol uninvited from Chino Hills job fair, San Bernardino County says.

My story in the @dailybulletin.bsky.social:

11.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

10.02.2026 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 31327    πŸ” 13776    πŸ’¬ 973    πŸ“Œ 1689

I deal with whistleblowers on a weekly basis.

Contrary to how government agencies often talk about them, they are almost uniformly in my experience some of the most committed employees in their organization, frustrated because problems aren't getting resolved by going about it "the right way."

10.02.2026 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hombre de San Bernardino, baleado por agentes de inmigraciΓ³n, testifica ante el Congreso Martin Rascon es uno de los tres hombres de San Bernardino cuya camioneta fue baleada por agentes federales de inmigraciΓ³n el 16 de agosto.

Hombre de San Bernardino, baleado por agentes de inmigraciΓ³n, testifica ante el Congreso.

Mi noticia en ExcΓ©lsior California:

09.02.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Court rules in favor of San Bernardino County in ambulance provider dispute AMR ambulances will continue to provide service as the case continues through the court system.

Court rules in favor of San Bernardino County in ambulance provider dispute.

My story in the @sbsun.bsky.social:

09.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This has all been handled in the worst possible way, to say nothing of how stupid and unnecessary all of this is to begin with.

07.02.2026 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover image of the Washington Post’s Post Reports podcast. The episode title is β€œGoodbye from β€˜Post Reports.’”

Cover image of the Washington Post’s Post Reports podcast. The episode title is β€œGoodbye from β€˜Post Reports.’”

Well, this is crap. This was the best of its category (β€œcool reporting we did this week”) podcast. Hoping this team lands somewhere that appreciates them more soon.

06.02.2026 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE called for police at Ontario Stater Bros. after coffee poured on car β€œWhen we get a call for help, we will … uphold our mission of protecting life and property and keeping the peace,” police Lt. Joe Estrada explained in a department video.

Reviewing the video later, it turns out that coffee wasn't thrown on an ICE agent, a beverage of some sort was poured on the hood of their truck.

Gift link: www.dailybulletin.com/2025/07/25/i...

06.02.2026 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Police log, 9:44 a.m.: "Location: 233 N Vine AV, ONT TYPE: AOJ1 NAME: ICE LOS ANGELES Phone: (redacted) Group: WEST RD 123 TypeDesc: ASSIST OTHER JUR LocaDesc: btwn W VESTA ST and W C ST PRIORITY: E Respones: 2PS Agency: OPD Map: 5C LocType: S GeoLong: -117.656009 GeoLat: 34.065217 Comment: SUSP THrEW COFFEE ON ICE AGENT / LARGE CROWD FORMING"

Police log, 9:44 a.m.: "Location: 233 N Vine AV, ONT TYPE: AOJ1 NAME: ICE LOS ANGELES Phone: (redacted) Group: WEST RD 123 TypeDesc: ASSIST OTHER JUR LocaDesc: btwn W VESTA ST and W C ST PRIORITY: E Respones: 2PS Agency: OPD Map: 5C LocType: S GeoLong: -117.656009 GeoLat: 34.065217 Comment: SUSP THrEW COFFEE ON ICE AGENT / LARGE CROWD FORMING"

The most disturbing thing in this record I've obtained from the Ontario Police Department is that they printed off two pages using Comic Sans.

06.02.2026 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cientos de estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de Lake Elsinore faltan a la escuela para protestar contra ICE El Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside estima que participaron mΓ‘s de 300 estudiantes.

Cientos de estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de Lake Elsinore faltan a la escuela para protestar contra ICE.

Mi noticia en ExcΓ©lsior California:

06.02.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hundreds of Lake Elsinore Unified students skip school to protest ICE The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department estimates more than 300 students participated.

Hundreds of Lake Elsinore Unified students skip school to protest ICE.

My story in the @pressenterprise.bsky.social:

06.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Get in line, kid.

05.02.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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San Bernardino man, shot at by immigration agents, testifies before Congress Martin Rascon was one of three San Bernardino men whose pickup truck was shot at by federal immigration agents on Aug. 16.

San Bernardino man, shot at by immigration agents, testifies before Congress.

My story in the @sbsun.bsky.social, including information from the San Bernardino PD's records of that day in August.

Gift link: buff.ly/5n0vE4S

05.02.2026 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage International criminal syndicates have been using Fiji as a transshipment point for drugs originating in Southeast Asia and Latin America.

This Fiji squatter settlement does not have plumbing or formal electricity. Even food is scarce.

But drugs are everywhere, devastating families and scarring this small society. Community workers say they have seen users as young as 10.

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